The Ghost Train (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1939, The Ghost Train is a comedy, crime and horror film directed by Karel Lamač, running about 70 minutes. “The Ghost Train is steaming across the Netherlands!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of travelers find themselves stranded for the night at a deserted train station, which according to the old stationmaster, has been haunted for the last 20 years.
Who’s in it. The Ghost Train stars Sara Heyblom as Juffrouw Borneman, Lies de Wind as Mieke, Chris Baay as Eddy and Adolphe Engers as Professor Alberto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Ghost Train has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ghost Train page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ghost Train tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ghost Train (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ghost Train change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ghost Train worth watching?
- The Ghost Train holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ghost Train?
- The Ghost Train stars Sara Heyblom, Lies de Wind, Chris Baay, Adolphe Engers and Cissy Van Bennekom.
- When was The Ghost Train released?
- The Ghost Train was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.